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title: LineFormat.Transparency Property (Excel)
keywords: vbaxl10.chm107013
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- vbaxl10.chm107013
ms.prod: excel
api_name:
- Excel.LineFormat.Transparency
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ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# LineFormat.Transparency Property (Excel)

Returns or sets the degree of transparency of the specified fill as a value from 0.0 (opaque) through 1.0 (clear). Read/write  **Double** .


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Transparency**

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **LineFormat** object.


## Remarks

The value of this property affects the appearance of solid-colored fills and lines only; it has no effect on the appearance of patterned lines or patterned, gradient, picture, or textured fills.


## See also


#### Concepts


[LineFormat Object](lineformat-object-excel.md)

